Learning Programmes

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Fran Hopwood 14th June 2013

Programme-based Funding

“By moving away from an output based system to one that is focused on outcomes, the new system will have learners at its centre and enable providers to support the outcomes of the learning.” Statement by the Minister 5th February 2013

“ A programme of learning should equip learners with the necessary skills required for employment or progression into further or higher learning. The key is skills that are valued by employers and the Welsh economy.” DfES Report 2013

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Welsh Government New Programme BasedPlanning and Funding System

Phase 1: DfES project endorsed by Minister

Interim Report: February 2013

Final Report: May 2013

Programme Directory (FT) issued June 2013A list of fundable programmes - not exclusive

Welsh Government New Programme BasedPlanning and Funding System

Phase 2 Activities:Model the funding and finalise programmesTwo pilot colleges selected for 2013/2014Issue Programme Directory and Final ReportJune 2013 – DfES Information SessionsAutumn 2013 - DfES new planning year startsJanuary 2014 - funding allocations to providersSeptember 2014 - programme based delivery starts for providers

Welsh Government New Programme BasedPlanning and Funding System

Final Report: May 2013Move from funding system to a planning and monitoring systemFocus on programmes or packages of learningAll programmes with a defined purpose and outcome against which it will be monitored so that learners better understand where learning can take themMaintain 3-year funding allocations and upliftsSame planning approach fro FE and LAs

Issue WG PlanningGuidance

UpdatePlanningGuidance

ProvisionalDelivery PlanSubmission

Commence Monitoring and

Next cycle

Publish National

Allocations

Providers Submit

Final Plans

Planning Guidance:

•WG Strategic Priorities

•Programme Directory

(April/May)

Updated Guidance to

include skills sector

updates; LMI; and

programme Delivery Patterns.

(Sept)

FEIs and schools submit delivery plans at

programme level.

(Nov)

WG publishes 3

year allocations for each FEI and Local Authority

(Jan)

FEIs and LAs submit

amended plans following

recruitment

(March)

Monitor actual vs proposed enrolments and ensure support for

WG priorities. System then

reverts to Step 1 (Issue WG

Planning Guidance)

Schematic of new Funding and Planning System (Final Report)

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Cycle of Reporting

Operates within 18 month cycle

Mechanism to collect and share information at programme level to facilitate interactions and dialogue

Inform and influence planning considerations LMI/Local Engagement

Forward thinking

Strategic Steer

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Monitoring Milestones

November

Monitor enrolments against planned provision;

March

Mid year progress against planned provision

July:

End year monitoring to check delivery against programme content to check funding values are correct, and check performance against stated outcomes.

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March DfES collate programme delivery information by SSA (historic/current/planned)

May-JulyDfES share with sector skill representatives for comment and review on trends and plans

September DfES share with providers Providers consider Programme Delivery Reports in provisional delivery plans

Cycle of Reporting – Key Milestones

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Programme Directory produced from historical data 2011/12 supplied by colleges MIS systemsQuals list has been coded according to SSACC team inputted a coding for the LAP components of each programme LAP for the directory (using LAP Booklets)PD will be continually updated; already version 1 issued to pilot colleges; version 2 issued to allAny changes go through a process which is tracked and recordedUnused programmes will drop off the directory

Welsh Government Programme Directory

Curriculum Area Programmes

Programme specification or package of learning developed by the sector through the networks

Programme Booklets Design principles and guidance

Purpose and outcomes

Generic programme model

Suggested qualifications

Progression

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Programme Booklets

Generated by the networks – forward looking

All updated to include a generic statement for Purpose and Outcomes at each Level to correspond with the programme directory

Networks are free to amend these in booklets if they wish but PD versions will stand

All Programme Booklets will be on CC Moodle site shortly following scrutiny exercise by CC team

Purpose and OutcomesEntry Level

PURPOSE: Development of basic and employability skills to reach their potential to progress to vocational preparation and/or to lead independent and fulfilling lives.OUTCOME: Readiness for further study

Level 1: PURPOSE: Development of skills and addressing of skills gaps to the target level; confirmation of the choice of vocational pathway; preparation for progression to further study. A minority may progress to employment with or without further training.OUTCOME: Confirmation of chosen vocational route and progression to Level 2; employment, employment with training or traineeship.

Purpose and OutcomesLevel 2:

PURPOSE: Development of the breadth and depth of essential and employability skills to the target level; preparation for progression to further study; preparation for employment and/or work-based training

OUTCOME: Confirmation or refinement of vocational route or career choice; progression to Level 3; employment, employment with training or apprenticeship.

Level 3:

PURPOSE: Development of the breadth and depth of essential and employability skills to the target level; preparation for progression to further study, foundation degrees or HE; preparation for employment and/or work-based training.

OUTCOME: Progression to Level 4 studies or HE; employment, employment with training or an apprenticeship

Range of Planning Guidance

WG Post-16 planning and funding review: final report

WG Programme Directory

ColegauCymru & WG Guidance Documents

ColegauCymru Dissemination materials

WG Information Events June 11th , 12th and 13th

WG Lessons from pilots

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ColegauCymru Activity

Pilot colleges

Part time programmes

Welsh Bacc Developments

E-ILP Project

Planning Cycles

Relevance and Value

Careers Wales

Estyn

QEF

Challenges for CollegesPlanning number of programmes by subject areaPopulating learning programmes at each level for each subject area matching purpose and intended outcomesGuiding learners to appropriate programmes based on their intended progression Individualising initial action plans based on results of IDA and Viability, Timetabling , Differentiation in T&LRecording of progress on-programme and outputsExit interviewing and recording of outcomes

Earlier Slides

Potential Outputs

Completion of the programme

Learner progress, distance travelled and value added will be tracked through the e-ILP

Attainment of main qualification(s)

Attainment of defined essential skills

Evidence of completion of core –diaries, logs or projects

Achievement of the CLIF content – qualification, units and /or non-accredited learning

Potential OutcomesEntry to paid employment in the vocational or a related industry

Progression to a higher level of full-time learning

Employment in another area of work

Progression to apprenticeships or WBL

Short term contact, seasonal work or short term project work in the vocational or a related industry

Self employed or working as a contractor

Voluntary work or an internship in the vocational or a related industry

Progression to part-time study in the subject area or a related area of study

Progression to an alternative subject or vocational area with clear vocational aims

Overseas study

Entry to armed forces, police, fire service or other public services.

Professional practice

For students with additional learning needs, social engagement, day service, voluntary placements, community engagement and independent living and functions’

Challenges in ImplementationDevelop the role of the Curriculum Networks to lead the scrutiny process

Ensure the rigour and consistency of the scrutiny process

Develop the interface between scrutiny and measures of performance by Estyn and DfES

Ensure appropriate provider representation in the curriculum networks

Deliver training for networks to undertake the scrutiny role effectively

The Terms of Reference

Enable colleges to raise standards;

Consider ways of disseminating and developing good practice;

Identify key issues that require a policy response;

Disseminate new development relevant to the network;

Undertake research or investigations relevant through the network;

Maintain links to and receive information or presentations from the appropriate agencies and stakeholders including SSCs, Estyn, DfES, Learndirect, NGfL and Awarding Organisations;

Enable networking through establishing appropriate channels of communication;

Offer advice and guidance on common issues to ColegauCymru and

Provide a forum for the discussion of relevant national and local issues.

Network Meetings

Networks meet 3 times per year – 2 meetings and a conference

Networks that cover multiple subject programmes may require longer meeting to split into subjects or additional meetings

Agendas will contain standing items on programme development, scrutiny and sharing of good practice

Network AgendasAutumn meeting

Review data and performance from the previous year

Identify good practice and any issues raised

Report to scrutiny panel

Spring meetingReview curriculum planning

Undertake research

Plan conference

Summer meeting – conferenceDisseminate research and good practice

Feed-back from scrutiny panel / board